George Lumley-Saunderson, 5th Earl of Scarbrough

George Augustus Lumley-Saunderson, 5th Earl of Scarbrough (22 September 1753 – 5 September 1807), styled Viscount Lumley until 1782, was a British peer and politician.

Background

Scarbrough was the eldest son of Richard Lumley-Saunderson, 4th Earl of Scarbrough, and Barbara, sister and heiress of Sir George Savile, 8th Baronet.[1]

Political career

Scarbrough sat as Member of Parliament for Lincoln from 1774 to 1780.[2] In 1782 he succeeded his father in the earldom and entered the House of Lords.

Personal life

Lord Scarbrough died in September 1807, aged 53. He never married and was succeeded by his younger brother, Richard.[3]

References

Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
Thomas Scrope
Hon. Constantine Phipps
Member of Parliament for Lincoln
17741780
With: Robert Vyner
Succeeded by
Robert Vyner
Sir Thomas Clarges, Bt
Peerage of England
Preceded by
Richard Lumley-Saunderson
Earl of Scarbrough
17821807
Succeeded by
Richard Lumley-Saunderson


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